Barbara Walters' most fascinating people

December 13, 2012 10:20 AM

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On Wednesday, TV personality and journalist Barbara Walters released
her 10 most fascinating people of 2012. This year's winner has been on the list before. Click through the slideshow to see who it is, plus the top 10 from 2011 and 2010. less

On Wednesday, TV personality and journalist Barbara Walters released her 10 most fascinating people of 2012. This year's winner has been on the list before.
Click through the slideshow to see who it is, plus ... more

Walters chose Gen. David Petraeus as the Most Fascinating Person of 2012. "We argued for months about who should be our most fascinating person," Walters said on her Wednesday night show. "And then a Washington scandal solidified our choice." Petraeus won the top spot in 2010 for his military service. "But Gen. David Petraeus was not chosen this year for his war record or his exemplary service to his country," Walters said. "This is about military honor colliding with sex and lies in the digital age." less

Walters chose Gen. David Petraeus as the Most Fascinating Person of 2012. "We argued for months about who should be our most fascinating person," Walters said on her Wednesday night show. "And then a Washington ... more

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